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1:1 FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT

We are a team of functional practitioners

providing one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle coaching.

We’ve assembled the brightest and the most compassionate practitioners because we believe you deserve the highest level of support as you work to feel better and heal.

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who
we are

Michelle Shapiro, RD

FUNCTIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Hi! I’m Michelle, a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, and a Patient Advocate born and raised in NYC. My goal is to empower an army of self-healing advocates who aren’t ashamed of their health.

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Nicki Parlitsis, MS, RD, CPT

lead dietitian

Hi! I’m Nicki, I'm a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who believes in using a highly individualized approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle to help guide you toward a more healthy and enjoyable life. 

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REGISTERED DIETITIAN & CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

founder of michelle shapiro nutrition, LLC

Jessica Haskin, RD, CDN, CNSC

gut health guru

Hi, I'm Jess! I'm a family-oriented adventurer with a passion for travel and culture. When I'm not connecting with clients, I find joy exploring new places and cuisines, constantly seeking the next adventure. Back home, I cherish time with my close-knit family and friends, whether it's relaxing on the beach, enjoying a game of mah jong, or taking long walks through NYC.

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Nina Passero, FDN-P

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

Hi, I'm Nina! I am a tender hearted problem solver, who likes to think outside the box and connect the dots. My boundless sense of curiosity allows me to take a dynamic approach to healing — weaving together my love for functional testing, Chinese Medicine, nervous system regulation and more. When I am not building relationships with my clients, I am spending quality time with the people I love, being present, and giving tight hugs.


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Sarah Kamely, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC

CLINICAL EXPERT WITH AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

Hi, I'm Sarah! I am a sun-loving early-riser who lives for morning walks, is fiercely devoted to family and friends, and dreams of growing all my favorite fruits and veggies in a backyard garden one day. When I’m not seeing clients, you can find me working on recipes (+ filming them), at a pilates class, or making a detailed itinerary with a dedicated Google map for my next trip. I currently reside in Miami, FL with my partner and our mini aussiedoodle, Meli.

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who we are

Michelle Shapiro, RD

FUNCTIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Hi! I’m Michelle, a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, and a Patient Advocate born and raised in NYC. My goal is to empower an army of self-healing advocates who aren’t ashamed of their health.

learn more about michelle

Nicki Parlitsis, MS, RD, CPT

lead dietitian

Hi! I’m Nicki, I'm a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who believes in using a highly individualized approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle to help guide you toward a more healthy and enjoyable life. 

learn more about nicki

REGISTERED DIETITIAN & CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

founder of michelle shapiro nutrition, LLC

Jessica Haskin,
RD, CDN, CNSC

gut health guru

Hi, I'm Jess! I'm a family-oriented adventurer with a passion for travel and culture. When I'm not connecting with clients, I find joy exploring new places and cuisines, constantly seeking the next adventure. Back home, I cherish time with my close-knit family and friends, whether it's relaxing on the beach, enjoying a game of mah jong, or taking long walks through NYC.

learn more about jess

Nina Passero, FDN-P

Functional Diagnostic
Nutrition Practitioner

Hi, I'm Nina! I am a tender hearted problem solver, who likes to think outside the box and connect the dots. My boundless sense of curiosity allows me to take a dynamic approach to healing — weaving together my love for functional testing, Chinese Medicine, nervous system regulation and more. When I am not building relationships with my clients, I am spending quality time with the people I love, being present, and giving tight hugs.


learn more about nina

Sarah Kamely,
MS, RD, LDN, CNSC

CLINICAL EXPERT WITH AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

Hi, I'm Sarah! I am a sun-loving early-riser who lives for morning walks, is fiercely devoted to family and friends, and dreams of growing all my favorite fruits and veggies in a backyard garden one day. When I’m not seeing clients, you can find me working on recipes (+ filming them), at a pilates class, or making a detailed itinerary with a dedicated Google map for my next trip. I currently reside in Miami, FL with my partner and our mini aussiedoodle, Meli.

learn more about sarah

You’re feeling alone on your health journey.

You’ve gone to countless doctor appointments but have never received a real answer. Or your symptoms have been dismissed as “not a big deal.”

You’ve tried a ton of “popular” diets but they didn’t work for you. Or you’re eager to eat intuitively and “love your body,” but you also don’t want to gain weight in the process.

You’ve been trying to piece it all together but, the more you read, the more confused you get.

You find choosing what to eat intimidating and you stress about social events.

Anxiety or panic attacks rule your life even though you’ve tried all sorts of treatments and therapies.

You struggle with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, hemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort, or just a general feeling of “blah”.

You’ve tried to lose weight countless times. But you can't seem to keep it off no matter how hard you try.

Does any of this resonate?

Tell Me.

You have mysterious symptoms or have felt worse after seeing functional health care providers.

You've done excessive testing, spent so much month, and haven't felt like you've gotten better even when working with functional providers.

what's the process of working with us 1:1?

We're so glad you asked!

06.                BIWEEKLY MEETINGS

05.                your personalized BATTLE PLAN

04.                INITIAL CONSULTATION

03.                BOOK YOUR INITIAL SESSION

02.                WE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION

01.                 APPLY TO WORK WITH US

One week after your initial session, you will receive your plan/ protocol based on your individual goals and needs. This plan will strategically target your overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breathwork, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course - food!) It works as a step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal. 

Your personalized battle plan

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what's the process of working with us 1:1?

We're so glad you asked!

06.                BIWEEKLY MEETINGS

05.                your personalized BATTLE PLAN

04.                INITIAL CONSULTATION

03.                BOOK YOUR INITIAL SESSION

02.                WE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION

01.                 APPLY TO WORK WITH US

You will meet with your practitioner on a biweekly basis for your follow-up sessions (45 minute video call) to put your plan into action by setting small, achievable goals to get you closer and closer to feeling your best. Note that we can meet weekly instead if you need more frequent support!

Biweekly meetings with your practitioner

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what we do

We are

ready,

we are

relentless,

and we

got you.

Holistic reversal of anxiety

Body neutral weight loss

Gut issue treatment

MCAS, POTS, hypermobility, & autoimmunity

how we do it

The Battle Plan

aka our secret sauce

The hardest part of making health changes for some people is actually knowing what to do. After trying so many different diets, reading so many different things on Instagram, I usually hear clients saying, “Please just tell me what to eat already!”

While health isn’t as simple as printing some 1200 calorie generic meal plan off the internet, it also doesn’t have to be so hard and confusing either.



To make the journey as straightforward and easy to follow as possible, we create a highly individualized plan after each initial consultation. We call it a “Battle Plan” because it strategically targets overall health from every angle (lifestyle, breath work, supplements, movement, scheduling, and of course- food!) It is a lengthy and extremely specific document that works as a step-by-step guide for how to feel better and heal. 

i want my battle plan!

That’s where your Battle Plan comes in!

You’ll get a fully customized plan that outlines:

NOT A COOKIE CUTTER IN SIGHT

battle plan outline

e.g. “Reduce PMS symptoms”, “Cultivate a positive relationship with body and food,” “Reduce anxiety attacks,” “Lose weight lovingly,” “Optimize digestion, stress management, and sleep.”

Your goals so you stay on track and keep the big picture in mind

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E.g. tips for consistent hydration, food journaling practices to help you break down thought patterns around food and body image, breathwork and meditation guidance, stress reduction techniques.

Personalized lifestyle recommendations 

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Arm yourself with easy-to-implement, personalized tips to promote effective digestion. You’ll learn how to eat to feel your best. 

Digestion tips you can use every day 

03.

You’ll get a membership to Fullscript, a virtual dispensing software for practitioner-grade nutritional supplements. You’ll receive 10% off supplement orders to help keep your health goals on track with trusted products at a fair price.

Supplement recommendations to narrow in on your concerns

04.

Get tailored meal ideas designed to help you reach your goals. These meals are not intended to be eaten perfectly. Rather, the goal is to nourish your brain and body with filling foods that make you feel amazing. 

A flexible meal structure with detailed food suggestions
and substitutions

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The key to any good plan is a solid schedule so you can stick to your habits. You’ll get everything from a suggested meal ritual to a meditation, hydration, and movement schedule. I’ll break it down in a very individualized and easy to follow way that suits YOU and your life.

A flexible schedule to help you tie it hall together

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working with
us

We provide relentless support.

this is what sets us apart from any other nutrition practice.

We are compassionate and sturdy when our clients feel like they can't lift their head anymore.

You own every inch of your healing journey, but we are strong passengers alongside you.

We can be definitive and strong while still listening and witness the whole, important person in front of us.

How you feel and who you are is fascinating to us and fuels our recommendations.

i'm ready to apply!

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Shawn Davis

"Before I met Michelle, I realized I didn’t really know how to eat. There’s so much conflicting information and it’s hard to interpret one thing from another. My body wasn’t responding in terms of health and vitality. I needed someone to help me unravel layer after layer of things that needed to be addressed.

As soon as I met with Michelle, I felt supported. She is the ultimate guru—around nutrition and food, yes. But she’s a big advocate for her patients as individuals too. There were some challenging parts of my journey. But I felt heard. I had this safe environment to say anything and everything she did was totally customized to me. There is no one size fits all. She takes a very caring, centred approach to make sure what she advises is going to gel with you.

Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health. I have a deep understanding now of how the body works. She also helps me connect to other healthcare providers if it’s ever needed.

There are days where we meet and our conversation isn’t really about food. It’s about the support and understanding. I feel like she’s part of my family. She’s a trusting guide, partner, and a safe space. She’s a true advocate."

Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a
greatly elevated state of health.

"Ultimately, working with Michelle has given me a greatly elevated state of health."

Allison G.

I had gained 30 pounds after a very stressful work year which caused me to emotionally eat and ditch my healthy habits (such as going to the gym, preparing my own food, and drinking a lot of water). I had attempted a lot of different things to lose the weight, including Nutrisystem, working with a personal trainer, exercising as much as possible, and joining online challenges (i.e. "DietBet"). At best, I would lose a pound every two weeks. I attributed some of my challenges to my thyroid issue as well, further making my weight loss challenge even more difficult.

After the first consultation with Michelle over the phone, I already felt so much better, therapeutic really, that someone understood what I was going through and that weight loss did not have to be impossible, even with a thyroid condition.

Long story short, in a few months I have lost 30 pounds (and counting!), learned how to eat right, have more energy and sleep better at night.

In addition to the weight loss, my thyroid numbers have miraculously fallen back into a "normal" person's range (which I think is possibly just as incredible), all based on diet alone. Michelle has become not only my dietitian, but my friend. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone else out there that is close to "giving up" or just "accepting" their body although they want to be healthier and make a positive lifestyle change.

I feel like my old self again. She helped me get my confidence and
health back, and for that I am forever grateful.

I feel like my old self again. She helped me get my confidence and health back, and for that I am forever grateful.

Daniela Lotito

"I had always felt like I had sensitivities to foods that I couldn't pinpoint. Many things were happening to my body that I didn't know were connected (migraines, sleep, body aches, vertigo, etc.). I always felt fatigued and like I couldn't get a grip on the right diet for my lifestyle/body.

[When I met Michelle], I instantly felt comfortable, supported, and like someone wanted to listen to me. She helped me bring it all together to address symptoms and get to the root cause.

Now I have an ally and a partner to help me navigate my health and food choices. I don’t hate my body. I can enjoy food again without allowing food choices to make or break my day. I don’t feel like I ever need to go on a diet again. And I have a new friend and confidant as the cherry on top!"

"Michelle has changed my life. "

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